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inanity

noun inan·i·ty \i-ˈna-nə-tē\

plural inan·i·ties

Definition of INANITY

1

: the quality or state of being inane: as

a : lack of substance : emptiness

b : vapid, pointless, or fatuous character : shallowness

2

: something that is inane

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First Known Use of INANITY

1603

Related to INANITY

Synonyms: absurdity, asininity, bêtise, fatuity, foolery, foppery, idiocy, imbecility, folly, insanity, lunacy, stupidity

Antonyms: prudence, sagaciousness, sagacity, sageness, sanity, sapience, sensibleness, soundness, wisdom

Rhymes with INANITY

humanity, insanity, profanity, urbanity

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